University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Knowledge,attitudes and practices of nurses towards prevention of childhood blidness at mansa general hospital.
(2013-08-07)The aim of this study was to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses at Mansa General Hospital towards prevention of childhood blindness. The reason to undertake this study emanated from the long working ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and practices towards malaria prevention in Misisi compound - Lusaka.
(2013-08-07)The aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices of residents of Misisi compound towards the prevention of malaria. The general objective was to find out what the community was doing in preventing ... -
A study to determine the knowledge and incidence of malaria among pregnant mothers at mbereshi rural health centre,kawambwa district.
(2013-08-01)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and incidence of malaria among pregnant mothers. Most of the literature revealed that malaria is a public health problem. It is on an increase in tropical countries ... -
Knowledge and utilisation of infection prevention guidelines by operating theatre and intensive care nurses at university teaching hospital, Lusaka.
(2013-08-01)Despite the initiatives taken to combat infection at University Teaching Hospital, Hospital acquired infections especially post operative wound infection rates are still on the increase. The main objective of this study ... -
Clinical outcome of burns in the treatment in HIV positive patients at the University teaching hospital(UTH),Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-07-22)Background: Zambia is among the countries with the highest Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence in Africa. Burn injuries are a common form of trauma in Zambia and are a significant source of morbidity and mortality. ... -
Knowledge and Utilization of HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis Among Student Nurses at Ndola School of Nursing,Ndola Zambia
(2013-07-19)The aim of the study was to determine knowledge and utilization of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), to assess the relationship between knowledge and utilization of PEP, and also to examine the relationship between other ... -
Home practices in caring for children aged 0-6 years with fever to prevent febrile convulsions.
(2013-07-18)The birth of primary Health care requires nurses, to critically analyze the resources used in the health care delivery service. One such resource is the home care provider - the one who gives the care to the sick member ... -
A review of clinical and immunological outcomes as predictors of viral loads among children on HAART for at least 24 weeks at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-07-18)BACKGOUND: There is increasing evidence that the current clinical and immunological monitoring tools are not sufficient to identify early enough patients who are failing on treatment. Development of resistance to the ... -
Validation of the aquacrop model for the irrigated african eggplant(solanum macrocarpon) at the UNZA field station
(2013-07-18)African Eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon) is a minor vegetable crop in most African countries which is currently receiving interest. Given the effects of climate change and decreasing crop water availability, there is need ... -
Reproductive Choices For Women Living with HIV on ART: The Views of Providers and Clients on Contraception and Fertility
(2013-07-18)Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the reproductive choices for Women Living with HIV on ART in the urban health centres within Lusaka. Methods: Nine hundred and fifty six HIV-positive women receiving ... -
Prevalence and correlates of lung function impairment among open-pit miners at Nchanga in Zambia
(2013-07-18)Background Mining operations contaminate the environment by emitting sizable quantities of dust particles or chemical emissions into the air which singly or in combination cause respiratory impairment if inhaled at adequate ... -
Study to determine factors contributing to recurrence of cholera in lusaka urban.
(2013-07-18)Lusaka District, the Capital City of Zambia records the biggest number of Cholera cases in every outbreak. From 1989 up to date Lusaka District has been experiencing outbreaks of cholera every rain season. In all outbreaks ... -
Nurse's knowledge and practices towards IMCI approach when caring for children in Lusaka urban,Zambia.
(2013-07-18)The Integrated Management for Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) is a strategy that provides integrated training and support for health workers on management of conditions such as pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, anaemia, malnutrition, ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to high incidences of sexually trnsmitted infections among the youths in kabwata township.
(2013-07-18)Sexually transmitted infections may be contracted by anyone who is sexually active regardless of their age, sex and socio-economical standing. However, these infections are more common among the youths who are not only ... -
A study to determine the knowledge,attitude and practice of men towards their involvement in postnatal care of their spouses in ndola urban.
(2013-07-18)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of men towards their involvement in postnatal care of their spouses in Ndola urban area. It was hoped that factors influencing the menfolk's ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to a high incidence of low birth weight deliveries at the university teaching hospital.
(2013-07-18)This study was undertaken to determine some of the factors contributing to a high incidence of low birth weight deliveries in the University Teaching Hospital. It was aimed at finding measures of preventing low birth weight ... -
Quality analysis of male latex condoms available in private and public facilities of Lusaka district of Zambia: A comprative study
(2013-07-18)The presence of poor quality condoms on the market has posed a serious challenge in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Quality, especially poor quality, affects popular perception of the value of condoms, which can in turn have ... -
Willingness to accept HIV testing among caretakers with a child attending the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-07-18)BACKGROUND: Just 28 percent of Zambian adults aged 15-49 know their HIV status. Those who do not know they are infected with HIV can spread the virus to many others before they become ill, and without early diagnosis may ... -
A study to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurses towards their own health promotion.
(2013-06-05)The study was about how nurses maintain their health in the presence of adverse health-care environment, and poor socio-economic status. The study also shows how the attitude of the nurse has been affected towards her own ... -
Knowledge and utilization of stillbirth preventive measures among women in childbearing age (mbala district).
(2013-06-05)The purpose of this study was to establish knowledge and utilization of stillbirth preventive measures among women of childbearing age in Mbala District. This is because stillbirth rates in the District were steadily ...